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If you haven’t already heard, Karmel Walters and I are the RD duo behind Edmonton’s fav cookie dough hummus – Chickie Dough. The use of pulses in desserts and baked goods was NOT main stream by any means 2.5 years ago when Chickie Dough made it’s debut, but things are changing quickly (in large part due to WHO naming 2016 the International Year of Pulses). We have definitely gotten our fair share of crazy looks over the years as we ask if people would “like to try our cookie dough flavoured hummus.” But the way their eyes light up when they try it for the first time and realize it is actually ridiculously delicious make’s our job so much fun!

One of the MOST common questions I get is – how do you eat it? So, I thought it would be fun to do a quick blog highlighting three ways to eat Chickie Dough other than using it as a dip.

Chickie Dough Toast – those of you who have read a food blog or scrolled through Instagram in the last year know that toast is “so hot right now”. I’ve completely jumped on the bandwagon and I think Chickie Dough toast is just about the most decadent (but still nutritious) thing I’ve ever tasted. The best combo, in my personal opinion, is Chocolate Chip Chickie Dough with fresh strawberries on a grainy whole wheat bread. But honestly, the combinations are endless!

Chickie Dough Ants on a Log – now this one is something that I tell people to try all the time, but I have this strange feeling that no one ever does. You really should. Seriously. Peanut Chickie Dough is the flavor with the least amount of sugar, making it extremely versatile and the PERFECT filling for crisp celery. It makes for a super light, but satisfying snack after work or a guilt free treat after dinner when you are trying to curb your sweet tooth.

Chickie Dough Parfait – so I don’t know about you, but I’m ridiculously excited for pumpkin spice season!!! I’m not sure I ever liked pumpkin spice anything before we started making Pumpkin Spice Chickie Dough, but now…I have fully converted. The Chickie Dough Parfait was inspired by the uncanny resemblance between pumpkin pie and Pumpkin Spice Chickie Dough. This baby is the equally as tasty, way less fattening cousin of pumpkin pie, topped off with fat free cool whip and crushed up graham wafers.

What is your favorite way to eat Chickie Dough?? Leave a comment below – I would LOVE to hear from you.

As some of you may know Karmel and I have recently embarked on a business venture. With little to no business expertise and a recipe for Cookie Dough Hummus we decided that we were more than capable of running a business after watching Shark Tank on a Saturday afternoon. Who wouldn’t buy a delicious and nutritious treat from two Registered Dietitians, right? And so Chickie Dough was born. Chickie Dough is chickpea based dip that rivals the comfort and flavor of your favorite cookie dough but with the impressive nutritional value of hummus. Being high in fibre and protein, as well as, low in fat and sugar makes this an ideal alternative to typical dessert dips that are laden with butter, cream cheese, and sugar. There are three flavors – Chocolate Chip, Peanut, and Trail Mix – with a feature flavor each week such as Monster Cookie and Chocolate Mini Egg. Chickie Dough is great for dipping with graham crackers, fresh or dried fruit, and pretzels. You can find us at the City Market Downtown inside City Hall for the next two weeks and then we will be moving outdoors at the 104 Street Market as of the May long weekend. Hope to see everyone out supporting local food in Edmonton!